Nepal vs Netherlands Score, Match 77 of Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27

OUT! Caught. Karan KC to Paul van Meekeren. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Sheikh. Nepal close out a 16 run win to claim a third win out of four after another strong performance. The Nepalese bowlers did an excellent job, bowling tightly and taking wickets at regular intervals. Sandeep Lamichhane and Nandan Yadav both achieved three-wicket hauls with their dominant performances. The Netherlands batters were not up to par, with no-one able to make the substantial score needed to take control of the chase, and despite some resistance down the order, they fell short. Aarif Sheikh is the Player of the Match.

Karan KC to Aryan Dutt. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

Nandan Yadav to Aryan Dutt. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

Nandan Yadav to Aryan Dutt. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sah.

Nandan Yadav to Paul van Meekeren. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, bottom edge to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Airee.

FOUR! Nandan Yadav to Paul van Meekeren. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Wide Nandan Yadav to Paul van Meekeren. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Sah.

Nandan Yadav to Aryan Dutt. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 3 runs, run save by Paudel, fielded by Lamichhane.

Nandan Yadav to Aryan Dutt. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sah.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Aryan Dutt. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Lamichhane, fielded by Paudel.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Paul van Meekeren. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

APPEAL! Sandeep Lamichhane to Paul van Meekeren. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit body to short third man for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire stays with his decision.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Aryan Dutt. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Aryan Dutt. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Aryan Dutt. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.

OUT! Caught. Nandan Yadav to Kyle Klein. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Paudel. Big breakthrough for the Netherlands.

Wide Nandan Yadav to Kyle Klein. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, for 1 run, fielded by Sah.

Nandan Yadav to Kyle Klein. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Sah.

Nandan Yadav to Aryan Dutt. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

Nandan Yadav to Aryan Dutt. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Airee.

OUT! Caught. Nandan Yadav to Roelof van der Merwe. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man, caught by Sharki. Holes out in the deep.

Nandan Yadav to Roelof van der Merwe. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Kushal Bhurtel to Roelof van der Merwe. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ahamad.

Kushal Bhurtel to Kyle Klein. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ahamad.

Kushal Bhurtel to Roelof van der Merwe. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, overthrow by Sheikh.

Kushal Bhurtel to Kyle Klein. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

Kushal Bhurtel to Roelof van der Merwe. Leg spinner half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ahamad.

Kushal Bhurtel to Roelof van der Merwe. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Sah.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Roelof van der Merwe. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajbanshi.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Roelof van der Merwe. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Paudel.